First Methodist Preschool
208 N KAUFMAN ST, Mexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sherry Miller
- Phone
- (254) 562-7822
- Regulated since
- Mar 17, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 97761 · number 156577
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Other
Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-02-27.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Records & paperwork
Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant's hands were not washed after diapering. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and they washed the infant's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Other
The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-04.
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Records & paperwork
There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.
HHSC 746.4815(a)(3) — Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Illness & medication
Three children needed updated immunization records, one four-year-old was missing a hearing screening, another four-year-old was missing a hearing and vision screening, and one child did not have an emergency contact on file.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days when a child in care had a seizure and required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(3) — AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone on the playground for an undetermined amount of time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Records & paperwork
The infants' moods and daily activities were not being recorded in the Procare app. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the mood and activities sections in Procare and began using them.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-03.
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Other
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection children were observed watching television in a room alone while caregiver was in different classroom preparing for nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver returning to the classroom with the children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Other
During the inspection infants/toddlers were observed eating lunch at a table without utilizing the manufacturer safety straps. This was corrected by the infants/toddlers being removed from the table.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a caregiver responsible for children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver leaving the operation and the director submitting the background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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